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The safety of elderly and disabled people is being put at risk as care homes in England close, according to the Care Quality Commission (CQC) - with the watchdog concerned about what this means for the future of social care services.
English care home closures are leaving vulnerable people at risk, says watchdog Read more In September 2010 there were 18,068 care homes in England, but in July this year the number fell to 16,614, according to figures released by the CQC. The closures are mainly due to the fact providers are struggling financially, with costs having increased by up to 30% in... read more

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